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Alabama man allegedly killed his father, but police have not said why

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Source: DeKalb County Sheriff's Office; MEGA

Feb. 11 2022, Published 9:10 a.m. ET

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An Alabama man has been arrested after he allegedly killed his father, but police have not released a motive.

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Around 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 8, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a possible homicide on Country Road 155 in Higdon, Alabama.

When investigators responded to process the scene, they found Joseph Xavior Register, 52, dead, according to the sheriff's office.

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After an investigation, Cody Alexander Register, 25, was charged with murder. But, investigators have not said what led them to accuse Cody Register or a possible motive.

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Police say Joseph Register is Cody Register’s father.

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Cody Register is currently being held in the DeKalb County Detention Center on a $500,000 bond.

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Source: DeKalb County Sheriff's Office; MEGA
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